The Bombay
is a medium-sized, curvaceous all-black cat with a muscular body. It exudes a
certain strength by its feline look but also softness, like its ancestor the
American Burmese. He loves being cuddled and spending time on his master's lap.
Size: 30 cm
to 35 cm
Weight: 3
kg to 5 kg
Hair: short
Black color
Life
expectancy: 15 years
Gestation
period: 63 to 68 days
Description
and characteristics of Bombay
The Bombay
is an entirely black cat, more precisely jet black, with large, spaced eyes of
gold or copper color, very recognizable. It looks like a little black panther
by its color, its athletic body but also by its characteristic swaying gait.
His short hair is shiny. It has a round, short muzzle. The Bombay proudly wears
its erect tail.
Origin
of Bombay
The Bombay
was created from scratch by man following crosses between Burmese and black
American Shorthairs made in the United States. Its breed was officially
recognized in 1976. The Bombay is very widespread in its country of origin and
rather rare in Europe and France where it arrived in the 1980s.
Character
and behavior of the Bombay – Who is it for?
The Bombay
is a very affectionate and sociable cat who particularly appreciates the
presence of other animals, cats like dogs, and children. He loves cuddles and
cuddles and makes it known by his soft purrs. By his calm and gentleness, he is
a cat particularly well suited to the elderly, especially since he likes above
all to spend time on the knees of his masters. Apart from the fact that he does
not support loneliness well, he is very easy to live with. A good hunter, he is
also active and curious. He is also an excellent climber. The Bombay
acclimatizes to both indoor and outdoor life.
How to
take care of your Bombay: its needs
The Bombay
does not require special maintenance and care. It is only advisable to brush it
regularly (at least once a week) so that its hair, which it hardly loses,
remains beautiful and shiny. This cat is very agile and loves to jump and
climb. Do not hesitate to provide him with a cat tree so that he can spend
himself.
Bombay
food
The Bombay
is prone to obesity, especially if he does not practice a lot of physical
exercise. It is therefore necessary to pay particular attention to his diet.
Like all cats, it must be composed of many nutrients whose proportions vary
according to its age and state of health.
Bombay
Health
The Bombay
is robust and knows no particular hereditary disease. Like all cats, it is
necessary to vaccinate it against diseases such as rabies, typhus, leucosis and
coryza. In the same way, it is necessary to regularly clean its ears and its
eyes to avoid infections.
Bombay
kitten price
The price
of a Bombay kitten will depend on the sex, the pedigree of the parents,
compliance with breed standards, etc.
Price of a
Bombay male: €500 to €1,250
Price of a
female Bombay: 800 to 1,100€